SUSHI GARDEN

Oldfield Crossing Drive
Jacksonville, Florida, 32223
Loretto
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/28/2025

Inspection #: 3646458

Inspection Date: 7/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10905471

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Frozen tuna with labeling requirements that it be removed from packaging before thawing not removed as required. Items still frozen at prep line. Person In Charge removed items from vacuum sealed bags. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food items in side kitchen cooler above restaurant foods. Cut Mellon over oranges. Moved by manager.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Storage rack. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms, celery over carrots in walk in cooler. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw beef over box oranges in reach in cooler. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at kitchen. Table cleaner.

Inspection Date: 1/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8725714

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured co2 tanks. Kitchen
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 3 ground tuna thawed without bag being cut. Labeling indicates item to be cut. Stop sale issued.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Multiple knives stored in between equipment. Moved by manager Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over equipment handle. Moved by manager Corrected On-Site
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 ground tuna thawed without bag being cut. Labeling indicates item to be cut. Stop sale issued.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle. Sanitizer , on ice machine. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8820236

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8817239

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Rear employee restroom door left open. Repeat Violation
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler and reach in cooler / make table in second prep area not holding foods to 41° or below. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in cabinet at frontline prep line. Cleaned by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service. Multiple.
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine chlorine. 0ppm. Person In Charge replaced supply bucket. 100 ppm after. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items placed about 11 am : Walk in cooler : Raw beef 47° , raw shrimp 46°. Moved by manager to another cooler. Items in reach in cooler / make table. Raw chicken 48°. Raw shrimp 47°. Butter. 49°. Items moved to another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 12/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8480044

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee restroom door left open. Closed by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by rear door near pasta boiler area. Repeat Violation
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing hood filters at side prep area.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Multiple knives between equipment. Moved by manager.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs over handle. Moved by manager.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spoons in standing water 70°. Wait station.
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Sushi line employee handing Ready to eat foods , cooked shrimp with bare hand contact. Manager intervened. Rear door prep employee handling Ready to eat foods , shrimp , with bare hand contact. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small insect on make table lids. Cleaned by manager. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/22/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8347279

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Rear bathroom door let open.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop to portion cooked rice. Repeat Violation
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by rear prep line. Cleaned by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli not washed before prep.
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Dish Machine chlorine 400 + ppm. Manager intervened . Adjusted level. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle. Blue chemical. Wait station. Marked by manager. Corrected On-Site